Harley-Davidson XL1200C years to avoid
No model year of the Harley-Davidson XL1200C stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Harley-Davidson XL1200C years
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Harley-Davidson XL1200C complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Harley-Davidson XL1200C problems
All model years combined.
- Engine8
- Electrical7
- Transmission4
- Visibility3
- Body3
- Fuel system2
- Brakes2
- Tires1
- Lights1
Harley-Davidson XL1200C problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 3 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 4 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 6 | Transmission | 5,200 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | - | 4 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 3 | Visibility | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 1 | Visibility | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Harley-Davidson XL1200C warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
- BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
Questions about the Harley-Davidson XL1200C
What years of the Harley-Davidson XL1200C should you avoid?
No single model year of the Harley-Davidson XL1200C has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
Engine, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (7) and transmission (4).
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL1200C have?
3 recalls between 2000 and 2014. The 2019 model year has the most, with 1.
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